RECRUITMENT See also Pages 31, 39-41 FORNHAM PARK GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB HEAD GREENKEEPER 18 holf Golf Course under construction, This is a key appointment, central to a major programme due to open Spring 1994 of expansion at this forward thinking, innovative Club. require Applicants should have at least five years' experience in a similar position, together with excellent HEAD technical knowledge and the ability to achieve the highest standards of course management. GREENKEEPER In addition we shall require proven man management skills enabling the Head Greenkeeper to lead with knowledge of modern USGA green specification, and motivate a small, committed team and to generate and full green irrigation knowledge. ideas and provide positive input into our planned Post to commence I September 1992. programme of improvements. Salary negotiable. For the successful applicant this represents a fine No accommodation. career opportunity, with excellent remuneration Applications in writing and full CV by I July 1992 to: package (no accommodation). B W Craven Esq Director Please apply in writing enclosing a full CV and current Romanby Golf Course photograph with references to : Yafforth Road, Yafforth, Northallerton Sean Clark Director of Golf North Yorkshire DL7 OPE Fornham Park Golf and Country Club Fornham All Saints Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6JQ Woodbrook Golf Club requires a HEAD GREENKEEPER Heworth Golf Club Our head greenkeeper is retiring after 40 years (Tyne & Wear) service. Applications are invited for the position of We need a successor to maintain the Club's reputation as one of Ireland's premier courses - which has hosted many championships over the HEAD years. The successful applicant will be a fully GREENKEEPER qualified, experienced greenkeeper, with managerial skills. He must demonstrate sound knowledge and practical experience of good to become part of our enthusiastic greenkeeping, equipment maintenance, staff course management team. organisation, supervision and motivation, and a proven record of golf course management. Applications with CV to: Please send written applications with full CV The Secretary by fax to: Heworth Golf Club The Secretary/Manager Jingling Gate Woodbrook Golf Club Heworth Fax: 010 3531 282 1950 Gateshead NE10 8XY AROUND THE GREEN Keeping in touch with news and comment from the regions Will section reporters please note: Final copy date credits - all useful additions to your CV. Thanks are also due to Chris James of Erring- for inclusion ofAround The Green' material in the There are a few moves around the section: tons, and to Toro for providing lunch. August issue is July 1st. Gary Dyson takes over at Darrington and Adrian Our Spring Tournament at Wollaton Park on Holroyd moves from Lightcliffe to Ripon. I hear April 28th attracted 54 entrants, and a competi- NORTHERN they are both about to join us and I look for- tive day of golf produced some excellent scor- Everyone should now be flat-out cutting, slit- ward to seeing them soon. I am also losing my ing. Winners in each section were: Greenkeepers ting, dressing etc., and I guess you must all be own right-hand man, Robert Gee, who is mov- - (handicap 0-9) 1st Russell Allen, 2nd Phil Ref- too busy to play in our golf events, for they are ing just up the road to Lightcliffe as head man. I fin, 3rd Glen Miller, (hep. 10-18) 1st Phil Jen- not filling up very well. I'll give you a further suppose he will be forever on my doorstep bor- nings, 2nd Jamie Bedford, 3rd Clinton Hare, reminder of these: Invitation Day at Shipley rowing tackle, but best of luck anyway to (hep. 9-24) 1st Adey Porter, 2nd Ian Dunmore, Northcliffe GC on Wednesday, 19th August Robert, Gary and Adrian. More very good news 3rd Mark Bindley. The trade/associate winner (members must be accompanied by one of their is that Bradford's Ralph Smith has returned to was Mike Franklin. Many thanks to all the staff Club officials). Autumn meeting at Scarborough work after long illness. Hope to see you soon at Wollaton, and to those section members who Southcliffe GC on Wednesday, 30th September. Ralph, back amongst your friends in the section. helped to organise an enjoyable day. We also need names of those wanting to play A potential disaster was averted when the We are pleased to welcome the following new for the section in the Roses Match. This is fully location for our spring 'do' was cancelled just 12 members: Paul Sumpter, Kibworth G.C. Barry sponsored so all you have to do is get there (and hours before tee-time. Fortunately, Ganton GC Gostinshie, Western Park G.C. Jeffrey Cassidy, win!). The venue for this is Stockport G.C. on kindly agreed to let us play at short notice and Western Park G.C. Steven Linthwaite, Western Friday, 28th August. Names to me by 'phoning we thank them for accommodating us so very Park G.C. Matthew Buckley, Oakmere Park G.C. 0274/590463 please. well. The qualifiers were: Div. 1 - E Walsh, R and Andrew Richardson, who is a student mem- A recent event was our annual dinner dance Gee, M Hannan and M Lealman. Div. 2 - E ber at the Lancashire College. where 26 people enjoyed a fine evening with Paley, L Nelson, C Garnett and R Johnson. Div. Finally, it gives me the greatest pleasure to good food and wine and excellent company. Of 3 - L Kirkbright, A Gamble, D Cockburn and M offer congratulations to Graham Arnold on his those attending, 12 were colleagues from the Bryant... all of which means that last year's completion this year of 25 years at Erewash Val- trade; so only 14 greenkeepers and wives out of 'champ', Telford Jarvis, is out! ley. I understand (from the king of the second almost 600 greenkeepers and wives on my list Cleckheaton GC have appointed Andrew helping, Mr Barsby) that this is also Graham's turned up. Come on you guys out there, this is Fowler as deputy course manager to replace silver wedding anniversary, so congratu- * 32 your section, please support it. A lot of work Robert Gee and 'yours goes into planning events for your benefit and if truly' is resigning as sec- BIGGA didn't exist we would all be back to tion secretary to take on RECRUITMENT See also Pages 7, 39-41 square one with poor wages, poor opportunities, the post of regional poor education and poor conditions. We have administrator. My thanks come a long way, but support is needed to keep to everyone who helped Hirst Priory Golf Club the momentum going. me during my time in (South Humberside) I am trying to organise a first aid training office. course for the autumn. I'm sure it must be useful BOB LUPTON invite applications for the position of (not to mention possibly life-saving) to have at least one trained first-aider on every Club staff. EAST MIDLANDS The course can be undertaken in a few ways, Firstly, a belated note of HEAD GREENKEEPER either at your own Club or at one venue. Also, a thanks to Peter Jones and Applicants must be experienced in course management in order to number of options are open with half day, one Phil Helms at Collingtree supervise the construction of greens on this new course. day, two day and four day courses all available. Park for entertaining the Please give this matter some thought and ring section back in March. This is a good opportunity for the right candidate to become me if you are interested. I need to know num- I'm sure this well involved in the early stages of construction. bers as soon as possible to enable me to organ- attended visit was an eye- Applications in writing to: ise what you want. Certificates will be issued on opener to many, seeing Mr P Fitzgerald completion of the course whilst those aiming for such good surfaces so Saxon Willows, Carrhouse Road, Belton, Nr Doncaster DN9 IPG Master Greenkeeper certification will gain 3 early in the season. GTC APPROVED COLLEGES Garesfield Golf Club Vacancy: HEAD GREENKEEPER Applications invited for a Head Greenkeeper of proven ability to take responsibility for all course management and future development. Quality Day and Block Courses for Greenkeepers to give you Negotiable competitive salary offered to applicant with necessary technical an—d managemen Your career t dependexpertises o.n it experience and commitment. — Write or 'phone for our Course Directory Apply in writing with CV to: Hon. Secretary The Registrar, Warwickshire College for Agriculture Garesfield Golf Club, Chopwell, Tyne & Wear NE17 7AP • Horticulture • Equine Studies, Moreton Morrell, Warwick CV35 9BL. Tel: 0926 651367 Closing date: Sunday June 21st 1992 RECRUITMENT The City of Rochester Upon Medway DEPUTY The City Council's Direct Services Organisation has recently won the 5 year contract for the Management of the Deangate Ridge Sports Complex and are now HEAD seeking a HEAD GREENKEEPER GREENKEEPER Qualified Applicants must be fully experienced in modern greenkeeper greenkeeping methods, possess a recognised required for qualification, have practical knowledge of modern machinery and irrigation systems and have ability to Championship motivate staff. Links. The person appointed will also be part of the management team for the complex. Salary by negotiation. Salary negotiable. Rented housing accommodation may be available. No accommodation. Application and job description can be obtained from the Personnel Services Manager, Civic Centre, Strood, Applications, with full C.V., to The Secretary, Rochester, Kent ME2 4AW. Telephone Medway (0634) 732706 WEST LANCASHIRE (24 hour answering service). Interviews will take place during week commencing GOLF CLUB 13th July 1992. HALL ROAD WEST • BLUNDELLSANDS Closing date: 29th June 1992 LIVERPOOL L23 8SZ.